Issue ID | 1476137 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11103365 |
Manufacurer | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
Brand | VOLKSWAGEN |
Model | ATLAS |
Model Year | 2018 |
File date | 20/06/18 |
Component | SERVICE BRAKES |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | On multiple occasions our 2018 vw atlas has had its emergency braking feature engage in an unexpected and dangerous way. Specifically, during urban driving when having to traverse the normal dip from driveway to street, across a gutter or other low point, the emergency braking system abruptly halts the vehicle and disables movement. When this occurs it is extremely jarring and shuts down normal operation, requiring some sort of gear change or restart. It occurs more frequently when accelerating faster over the dip resulting in a more bumpy movement. It is a major problem when you |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 1000 |
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Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | ALEXANDRIA, VA |
VIN pattern | 1V2NR2CA1JCXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
Was medical attention required? | N |
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Date of purchase | 29/06/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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Vehicle speed | 5 |
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